Psalms 115:17
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
In Context
16The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
18But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for ever. Praise the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who will give thee thanks?
Psalms 30:9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Psalms 88:10Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 115:10-18
Confidence in God. 9 O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : he is their help and their shield. 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord : he is their help and their shield. 11 Ye that fear the Lord , trust in the Lord : he is their help and their shield. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless them that fear the Lord , both small and great. 14 The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. 15 Ye are… Read the whole commentary →